Rica Peralejo, born March 7, 1980, began her career in showbiz as a child actress in the ABS-CBN children's variety show Ang TV. She later move on to teen-oriented programs such as GMA's T.G.I.S. and ABS CBN's Gimik.

Growing into adulthood, Rica Peralejo has gained popularity by periodically shifting into different movie genres. She starred in comedies such as Banyo Queen (with rapper Andrew E.) and action movies like Ex-Con (movie). This was followed by her roles in “sexy” movies such as Balahibong Pusa. More recently, Rica Peralejo became well-known for her roles in horror movies such as Malikmata and it was because of these movies that the Philippine media alternately dubbed her “Horror Queen” and “Scream Queen”. Her latest starrer is another horror movie titled Matakot Ka Sa Karma which is currently showing at the 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival.

On television, Rica Peralejo appeared in ABS CBN programs like OK Fine Whatever, Sa Piling Mo and ASAP.

Rica is also a recording artist and her current album is titled Bollywood Fever.

Rica Peralejo is voted no. 19 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2006.